FTC Chairwoman Lina Khan.

The FTC clearly has its sights set on data privacy

Even more data privacy enforcement looks like it is on the horizon.

On Jan 15, 2023 by Andrew Wyrich

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Court says YouTube channels with children’s audiences like Ryan’s World, CookieSwirlC, Cartoon Network must defend against state-level children’s privacy class action lawsuit

An appeals court in California is allowing a class action lawsuit to continue against YouTube and several kids and family YouTube channels.

On Jan 11, 2023 by Franklin Graves

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Kids Online Safety Act could force tech companies to collect more data on minors, experts say

Over 90 advocacy groups spoke out against it.

On Nov 28, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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A new report accuses Apple’s first-rate privacy settings of misleading users

A new report from software company Mysk shows Apple collects unique user ID's from iPhone users.

On Nov 21, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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Meta warns at least 400 apps are stealing your Facebook login

Meta plans to notify about one million users that their accounts may be at risk.

On Oct 7, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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White House unveils ‘Bill of Rights’ to protect against abusive AI

'The Blueprint for an AI Bill of Rights is a guide for a society that protects all people from these threats.'

On Oct 4, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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Twitter didn’t care about having foreign spies on its payroll, whistleblower tells Congress

Peiter 'Mudge' Zatko says Twitter was 'unwilling to put the effort in' to find spies.

On Sep 13, 2022 by Mikael Thalen

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FTC sues broker over sale of sensitive reproductive health and location data

The suit alleges Kochava collected, packaged, and sold sensitive user data in bulk.

On Aug 29, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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Meta reaches $37.5 Million settlement for illegally using location data to serve ads

The class action lawsuit alleged that Facebook farmed user location data even if users told it not to.

On Aug 23, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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‘Consumers can wait no longer’: Digital rights groups applaud FTC for finally taking a step to protect data privacy rights

'People want and deserve meaningful rules to protect their privacy.'

On Aug 11, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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‘A way to quietly get around the ban it implemented’: TikTok’s FYP shows banned videos to Russians

'It’s way past time for TikTok to explain.'

On Aug 10, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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Congress’ big new privacy bill might just neuter the agency that should be enforcing it

A new data privacy bill in the House is receiving pushback from privacy experts and states.

On Jul 21, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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House committee overwhelmingly approves new data privacy protections—unknown Senate fate awaits

'This will rein in Big Tech’s power and establish clear, robust protections for people, especially children.'

On Jul 20, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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FCC probes 15 leading mobile carriers about location data in wake of abortion ruling

'The highly sensitive nature of this data ... is of utmost importance to consumer safety and privacy.'

On Jul 20, 2022 by Jacob Seitz

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FCC commissioner wants TikTok banned from app stores for harvesting ‘swaths of sensitive data’

He called it a wolf in sheep's clothing.

On Jun 29, 2022 by Mikael Thalen